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Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) to increase resources for law enforcement to combat fentanyl and prevent accidental exposure. Named the "Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets" (OPIOIDS) Act, Rep. Lee's bill directs the Attorney General to provide grants to states and local communities so that […]
'Poison Pill': Florida Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Kids Advances to Floor A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and will head to the Senate...READ MORE FL Sen. Jay Collins: "I’m proud to unapologetically stand beside President @realDonaldTrump and @GovRonDeSantis as we […]
President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump. The 45th and 47th President announced the beginning of negotiations […]
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" […]
Representatives Darren Soto (D-FL) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Florida's manatees. Specifically, the Manatee Protection Act of 2025 would update the conservation status of the West Indian manatee from threatened to endangered according to the Endangered Species Act of 1973's system. As a result, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) […]
Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Greg Steube (R-FL) are reintroducing legislation to make access to health savings accounts (HSAs) easier for millions of Americans. The bill is named the "Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings" (ACCESS) Act, which Reps. Cammack and Steube had first introduced in September 2023. To reiterate, the bill not […]
Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) recently addressed the House Finance Committee in favor of two pieces of legislation: one holding China accountable for currency manipulation and another protecting small businesses from regulations that impose unnecessary costs. H.R. 692, the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to […]
President Donald Trump and Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein recently met alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other diplomats at the White House. King Abdullah lauded President Trump, claiming he was confident the latter could bring “peace and prosperity” to the Middle East. "I truly believe, with all the challenges that we have […]
Republican Lawmaker Introduces Bipartisan Bills Against Child Sex Dolls and Exploitation Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing two bipartisan bills to crack down on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially of children and bans child sex dolls....READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz-As some servicemembers live in moldy housing, Trump’s millionaire Defense Secretary wastes $50K in […]
President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal with the US that would feature an exchange of rare earth metals for military support during a recent interview with FOX News. President Trump complained the US was providing an outsized amount of aid to Ukraine compared to other European countries and NATO allies. […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing two bipartisan bills to crack down on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, especially of children and bans child sex dolls. The first, cosponsored by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), is the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act, which implements training for school staff and teachers and raises awareness […]
FEMA CFO Fired After DOGE Discovered $59M Used to House Illegal Immigrants The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency found the agency had spent...READ MORE FL Rep. Mike Caruso: "We, the people of Florida, are on […]
Florida Republican lawmakers are denouncing the prosecution of Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe on corruption charges. President Uribe is charged with bribery and witness tampering in the first prosecution of a former president in Colombia’s history. Uribe’s prosecution has been promoted by Socialist President Gustavo Petro, whose sped up prosecutorial processes. Republicans, who have frequently […]
The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the firing of its chief financial officer, Mary Comans after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) found the agency had spent $59 million to house illegal immigrants in luxury hotel accommodations in New York City. Lawmakers have been critical of the egregious spending, praising the […]
LOVE IN THE AIR: DeSantis and Republican Leaders Come Together on Immigration In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker Daniel Perez and Sen. Ben Albritton have finally come to their senses and appear to be on the same page over passing strong, not-so-weak, illegal immigration legislation...READ MORE Jared Moskowitz-The days of […]
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker Daniel Perez and Sen. Ben Albritton have finally come to their senses and appear to be on the same page over passing strong, not-so-weak, illegal immigration legislation. Both sides called the other's immigration bill and proposal "weak." Through Rep. Mike Caruso, the sole "No" vote […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to share his thoughts on the latest development with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new federal entity designed to purge wasteful spending. However, this has led Democrats to question the motives of Musk and DOGE as the left side of the aisle has demanded […]
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body. President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
